Grille fitment RS2

[herald]

My grill was fitted with 3 self tappers, a wing and several prayers. Now I've bought the 7 clips from Audi Tradition, please could someone tell me how they fit on? Do they need screws to go through them too? If anyone had a photo that would be great, thanks!

[Error404]

I will open by saying that the RS2 grill clips are ****ing ****!
Probably the worst idea by Porsche since they stuck the engine in the wrong end of a sports car.

Yup you need some nice stainless pan-head screws to tighten the clips onto the frame tabs.
I will try and take some pics of mine later

[irishs2]

Does this help?

[andykingfishers2]

I need some of these clips!! where can I get them from or is there something that will do the job??

[mdz]

Clips that holds C4 fusebox cover at the end of the dashboard.

[sailaz]

OEM ones which are 'dedicated' for the grille are not cheap ....

8A0853645A - clamp top x 4

http://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do;jsessionid=D674585D0C601A20FE49AB4DC9B3E848.tomcat00?prodId=10380&manufacturer=manufacturer&name=CLAMP&model=0001

8A0853646A - clamp bottom x 3

http://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do;jsessionid=908A878953F8EDC45246C505F92C9012.tomcat01?prodId=10381&manufacturer=manufacturer&name=CLAMP&model=0001

[DeanG]

I was told by Audi Tradition that the screws were not originally fitted, but I am not so sure, as mine has screws to hold the clips in place.

[andykingfishers2]

Blimey, they are not cheap! 😞


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[RS2junkie]

Gents,

They need screws for sure.

I recently replaced mine, the problem is they are made of spring steel and corrosion occurs at the points where they bend (does that make sense !), they loose their spring properties and become useless... If the grill is loose then this is likely to be the problem, but be careful, once you take them off, they WILL dissolve in your hand.

To make them last a bit longer, I dipped mine is a rust preventing solution (rust killer), then let them dry. I have also heard people give them a coat of other paints etc...

Definitely use something as they are a weak point...

PAUL

[andykingfishers2]

Not a bad idea painting or dipping them in rust killer.


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[K Simmonds]

The RS2 grill clips are rubbish, as Alex says their probably the worst thing Porsche has designed, I gave up trying to get mine to fit properly and sold it on.

[andykingfishers2]

I will open by saying that the RS2 grill clips are ****ing ****!


Yup you need some nice stainless pan-head screws to tighten the clips onto the frame tabs.

I will try and take some pics of mine later

Yeah, some pics would help. Not sure I've done the right thing getting this grill.... 😕


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[irishs2]

from here:

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37789

He shoots he scores. They arrived this morning and are indeed the very same clips that Tom located and so the 'Saltinot Grill Mod' was born.

4A0 857 117	CLAMP		£2.08 + VAT each

Ben

[RS2junkie]

Great find Irish2, these clips have been a real PITA...

Paul

[gavs20v]

Is there a part number for this clips ? ( above )